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Arcimoto FUV Goes on a Lightweighting Ride

February 19, 2020 · Using generative design tools and AM, XponentialWorks helps Arcimoto reduce part sizes to squeeze more performance out of the electric vehicle.

Autodesk Fusion adds ECAD tools, Siemens develops CAD for VR, JPR publishes CAD report, more

February 6, 2020 · Autodesk Fusion adds ECAD tools, Siemens develops CAD for VR, JPR publishes CAD report, more

Unexpected Supply Chain Benefits of 3D Printing

February 1, 2020 · The same flexibility that 3D printing brings to design can also improve manufacturing and logistics.

Simulation Leader Introduces Generative Design Engine

December 4, 2019 · The product combines the intuitive Apex interface with a new generative design engine and the manufacturing knowledge of MSC Simufact and MSC Digimat for build process simulation.  

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Editor’s Pick: Bridging the Gap Between Design and Additive Manufacturing

December 4, 2019 · MSC has built Apex Generative Design with a goal of improving productivity up to 80% compared to existing workflows. 

Autodesk discusses partnership with ANSYS at AU 2019, offers free generative design tools, more

December 2, 2019 · Autodesk and ANSYS affirm partnership, Autodesk offers free generative design tools, React Robotics design in Fusion with Lenovo workstations, more

Designing the Future

December 1, 2019 · DE readers chime in on emerging design technologies.

AU 2019: Partnership with ANSYS, Free Generative Design Tools, Jumping on the Virgin HyperLoop, More

November 26, 2019 · Autodesk University highlights, update on the Autodesk-ANSYS partnership, Free Generative Design tools for subscribers, more

ParaMatters Launches CogniCAD 3.0 at Formnext 2019

November 14, 2019 · ParaMatters expands Its generative design and manufacturing cloud solutions with new release.

AM Simulation Gets More Complex with Metal

November 1, 2019 · Generative design and simulation software makers add features to address metal AM.

Designing Machines in the Age of the IIoT

October 1, 2019 · To design equipment for the new digital age, engineers are reinventing the product design process.

ASSESS Initiative Publishes Strategic Insight Paper on Generative Design

September 19, 2019 · The ASSESS Initiative is planning on publishing Strategic Insight papers related to various themes.

Autodesk Fusion 360: Getting Better All the Time

September 1, 2019 · Autodesk consolidates Fusion 360 into a single, more powerful package.

Generation Gap

September 1, 2019 · Bye bye, baby boomers. Move over millennials. Engineering software gears up for Gen Z.

ParaMatters CogniCAD Walkthrough

September 1, 2019 · Setting up topology optimization problems is clear-cut in CogniCAD.

Mazda Taps into Siemens’ Model-based Generative Engineering Tools

July 23, 2019 · Mazda realizes electrical and electronic design productivity and innovation using the Capital model-based generative design flow.

nTop Platform Meets Advanced Manufacturing

July 16, 2019 · New platform from nTopology integrates CAD, simulation and CAM technologies to accelerate the design of complex and lightweight parts.

Volkswagen Reshapes Classic Microbus with Generative Design

July 16, 2019 · VW uses Autodesk Fusion to design the steering wheel, wheel, side mirror arm, and seat support for the new Type 20 concept minivan

Ford Pilots 3D Printing Initiative for Tooling

May 28, 2019 · The goal is to allow local plant floor workers without 3D printing experience to generate tools, jigs and fixtures using Ultimaker 3D printers.

XponentialWorks Companies Plan to Launch Products at Rapid+TCT 2019

May 20, 2019 · XponentialWorks plans to demonstrate the latest capabilities from Nexa3D, NXT Factory and ParaMatters.


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